If a well-intentioned colleague brings in a homemade cake to celebrate a birthday, are you someone who can enjoy a slice and then move on with your day? Or are you someone who, faced with the sight, ...

Food addiction is not officially included as a recognized diagnostic category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). However, it generally encompasses ...

Can we really be addicted to food? After all, we need food to survive. Our brains are wired to experience pleasure from eating which is what motivates us to consume enough energy—clearly a survival ...

Food addiction is a real and serious issue that affects many individuals worldwide. Unlike other addictions, food addiction often goes unnoticed because eating is a normal part of daily life. However, ...

KENT COUNTY, Michigan. — A Newaygo-based food truck has something special on the menu: Sober Eats serves up awareness of recovery and overcoming addiction, along with a slate of tasty, fresh, homemade ...

"Does your soul really ache for a food fix, or is there something else that will satisfy you?" That's the question Pamela Peeke, MD, poses to every patient who seeks her out for help in kicking a ...

For those battling food addiction, popular weight-loss medications offer hope but not complete solutions. Understanding the complex nature of this condition reveals why a multifaceted treatment plan ...